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Test Code LAB0204412 Hematocrit

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EPIC Test Codes
LAB0204412 HEMATOCRIT

 

Reporting Title

Hematocrit

Methodology

Electrical Resistance

Performing Laboratory

Rice Memorial Hospital

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Whole blood

Container/Tube: EDTA

Specimen Volume: 4 mL

Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL (microtainer)

Specimen Transport Temperature

Refrigerated (preferred)/Ambient ≤8 hours

Reference Values

HEMATOCRIT (HCT)

Age 0 up to 7 days:  45-67%

Age 7 days up to 2 weeks:  42-66%

Age 2 weeks up to 1 month:  39-63%

Age 1 month up to 2 months:  31-55%

Age 2 months up to 3 months:  28-42%

Age 3 months up to 6 months:  29-41%

Age 6 mnths up to 2 years:  33-49%

Age 2 years up to 6 years:  34-40%

Age 6 years up to 12 years:  35-45%

Age 12 years up to 18 years (male):  36-51%

Age 12 years up to 18 years (female):  33-51%

Over 18 years (male):  39-51%

Over 18 years (female):  35-45%
 

Critical Value: <15%

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

CPT Coding

85014